James Dulley Column December 2008 Graphics

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Update Bulletin Number - Topic
389 - Carbon monoxide detector	- c389-1.jpg- color photo - This plug-in combination carbon monoxide/smoke alarm has a battery backup and a digital display. - Photo credit - First Alert - c389-2.jpg - color photo - This a CO/smoke detector being installed on a ceiling. Notice its small size and separate warning lights for CO and smoke. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c389-3.jpg - color photo - The drawing at the bottom shows how all detectors will sound the alarm as compared to standard, noncommunicating detectors. - Photo credit - First Alert - c389-4.jpg - color photo - This CO detector plugs into a wall outlet, but also has battery backup. It has a digital readout and can be controlled with any television remote control. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c389-5.jpg - color photo - CO detectors use sophisticated electronics and a loud alarm. Notice the red slide. It disappears when the battery is installed. When showing, you know you need to install a battery. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c389-6.jpg - color photo - The instructions to use the CO detector are clearly presented on the back cover of the unit. The battery is also easily accessible. - Photo credit - James Dulley
585 - Hot water dispenser	- c585-1.jpg- color photo - This is a hot water dispenser being used to make tea. Notice how the water comes out at a steaming temperature. The hot water temperature is adjusted with a knob on the tank underneath the sink. - Photo credit - In-Sink-Erator - c585-2.jpg - color photo - This is a schematic of how a hot water dispenser is mounted and plumbed in a typical kitchen. This model is available with a push-on or twist-on faucet. - Photo credit - Anaheim Manufacturing - c585-3.jpg - color photo - This is a close-up view of the faucet showing the actuator push-button knob on top. The push-button has a one-quarter-turn locking feature so children cannot turn the water on. - Photo credit - Elkay - c585-4.jpg - color photo - This is a close-up view of a one-half-gallon tank which is mounted underneath the sink. The temperature range from low to high is 140 degrees to 190 degrees. - Photo credit - Anaheim Manufacturing - c585-5.jpg - color photo - This is a complete hot water disperser system with a 0.65 gallon hot water tank. It has lead-free plumbing inside and can produce up to 60 four-ounce cups of hot water per hour. - Photo credit - Elkay - c585-6.jpg - color photo - This is an actual hot water dispenser mounted under a sink. Notice the large temperature control knob on the front of the tank. - Photo credit - In-Sink-Erator
675 - Insulating curtain/drapes	- c675-1.jpg- color photo - These curtains have a very dense weave which blocks 99 percent of light, reduces drafts and increases the insulation value of the opening. - Photo credit - Eclipse Curtains - c675-2.jpg - color photo - Insulated Window Quilt shade in Dulley's home/office increase the R-value of the windows from R-2 to R-7 and reduces air leakage from window. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c675-3.jpg - color photo - This insulated weavers cloth roll-up shade is 72" long and available in a many widths. This shade is raised and lowered by the use of a cord which cleanly attaches to woodwork. It is made of 45 percent cotton and 55 percent polyester with a foam insulating baking. - Photo credit - Country Curtains - c675-4.jpg - color photo - This is a completed insulated Roman shade made from a kit. You add your own cover fabric to match your decor. A magnetic seal is sewn into the edge of the insulating shade material. - Photo credit - Warm Company - c675-5.jpg - color photo - These are double-cell light-blocking cellular shades. They slide in tracks on the sides to reduce air flow and drafts from the cold window glass. - Photo credit - www.cellularwindowshades.com - c675-6.jpg - color photo - This is a cutaway corner section of a piece of material from insulated Roman shade kit. Notice the reflective film in the center between the thick insulating layers. - Photo credit - Warm Company
789 - Firelogs	- c789-1.jpg- color photo - This firelogs is made of old coffee grounds and natural vegetable waxes. It burns brighter and hotter than sawdust-based firelogs. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c789-2.jpg - color photo - This coffee ground/vegetable wax firelog burns for up to three hours with very bright flames. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c789-3.jpg - color photo - The firelog on the left is all natural and the one of the right uses sawdust and petroleum waxes. Both firelogs produce very little smoke or particulate into the outdoor air. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c789-4.jpg - color photo - You should burn only one firelogs at a time on a grate. Never break up the firelog to try to get a larger fire. - Photo credit - Duraflame - c789-5.jpg - color photo - The bright flames totally encircle the firelog unlike real firewood which generally burns from only the top of the log. - Photo credit - Duraflame - c789-6.jpg - color photo - An all-natural firelog produces bright flames and very little smoke. For more efficiency, cover the fireplace opening with glass doors. - Photo credit - Duraflame
905 - Indoor pocket door kits	- c905-1.jpg- color photo - This is an inexpensive pocket door installed in a closet to save floor space. The components for the pocket door hanging hardware are shown on the right. - Photo credit - John Sterling - c905-2.jpg - color photo - Pocket door used on a bathroom. It has full frosted glass panel to provide more natural light yet with privacy. - Photo credit - L. E. Johnson Products - c905-3.jpg - color photo - Pocket doors hang from a top track with rollers. Notice how close they side next to one another. - Photo credit - L. E. Johnson Products - c905-4.jpg - color photo - These are very decorative pocket doors in a large opening between rooms. Closing the doors to block air flow and sound still allows light between rooms. - Photo credit - L. E. Johnson Products - c905-5.jpg - color photo - These are the components of a typical do-it-yourself pocket door kit. Notice the tall split studs to simplify installation. - Photo credit - John Sterling - c905-6.jpg - color photo - Double decorative pocket doors with glass in the door panels. These can be installed with do-it-yourself pocket door hanging kits. - Photo credit - L. E. Johnson Products